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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 1 MIN

Canada’s Job Market Surges Unexpectedly

from Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Canada’s job market surged last month, adding 88,000 new positions—way above economists’ expectations of just 10,000—signaling strong economic resilience. The unemployment rate dipped to 6.6%, with gains spread across industries and mostly full-time roles. Construction led the charge with 27,000 new jobs, while retail saw a slight drop. Young workers aged 15–24 also benefited, landing more full-time gigs this summer than last year. Overall, the May report paints a hopeful picture for employment nationwide. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19da326f97642a84

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